Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2- Court of Claims

The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented candidate for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 in our Court of Claims section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and is headquartered in our Columbus office. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

-Researches federal and/or state statutes recorded judicial decisions and other legal sources and reference materials in order to prepare responses to inquiries complaints claims and legal and/or administrative procedural issues to assist section attorneys.

-Performs Internet and other computer-assisted searches for information and documents

-Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases in litigation including document review verification and organization

-Helps prepare and respond to discovery requests and public records requests

-Contacts opposing counsel or court/board personnel as may be necessary to assist in case preparation and presentation of cases

-Assesses logs and indexes incoming and outgoing electronic and paper document productions

-Uses document management software to prepare legal correspondence; uses case management software

-Drafts legal briefs and memoranda contracts pleadings motions affidavits legislation rules and/or regulations

-Prepares case summaries legal documents and reports for review approval and signature of and/or use by section attorneys

-Maintains case calendars and case files

-Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys

-Responds to general inquiries

-Processes and tracks payments and wire transfers

-Tracks judgements consent order and related information for reporting purposes

-Performs other duties as assigned

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Attorney Generals Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohios past and present and the work it does today helps chart the states future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime assist the criminal justice community provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies and enforce certain state these and other capacities staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Attorney Generals Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney Generals Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney Generals Office may fill additional similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

In addition an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media

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At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant; 2 yrs. legal research & writing.

-Or 24 mos. law school training.

-Or 36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 63810.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal Critical thinking Collaboration Attention to detail Verbal Communication and Written Communication